--- title: "Refurbishment of the Recreation Ground Play Area, Finborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5f5a52e-c86a-417c-8f06-3ff6d1448ae7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5f5a52e-c86a-417c-8f06-3ff6d1448ae7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f5a52e-c86a-417c-8f06-3ff6d1448ae7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f5a52e-c86a-417c-8f06-3ff6d1448ae7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-19" --- # Refurbishment of the Recreation Ground Play Area, Finborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Buyer: STOWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5f5a52e-c86a-417c-8f06-3ff6d1448ae7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5f5a52e-c86a-417c-8f06-3ff6d1448ae7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f5a52e-c86a-417c-8f06-3ff6d1448ae7.json) ## Summary The Stowmarket Town Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of the Recreation Ground Play Area located on Finborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk. This project is categorised under the playground equipment industry with an estimated value of £51,000. In this active procurement stage, tenders are invited through an open procedure, and submissions must be received by no later than 12 noon on 17 August 2017. The anticipated contract period will commence on 11 September 2017 and is expected to conclude on 20 October 2017. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, playground equipment installation, and landscaping to expand their portfolio and gain valuable experience in public works. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, given the council's emphasis on accessibility and community-focused services that comply with the Equalities Act 2010. Successful bidders will be able to showcase their capacity to deliver projects that enrich local community facilities, thereby enhancing their reputation and positioning within the sector. ## Notice Stowmarket Town Council invites tenders for the upgrade and partial extension of the play area at the Recreation Ground, Finborough Road, Stowmarket, as detailed in the attached Invitation to Tender document. The Recreation Ground is a pleasant popular public park close to the town centre and is owned by Stowmarket Town Council. "The Rec", as it is known, has undergone various improvements in recent years, including the installation of a community cafe, skate park, ballpark and CCTV camera. It is a well-used area, popular with dog walkers, families and as a meeting place for young people. A recent public consultation has identified the need to improve the play area to provide a facility that fulfils the requirements of the 2 - 12 year age range. As well as the design and installation of new play equipment the works will also include the removal and disposal of certain existing equipment and the refurbishment of the surfacing for the remaining items of the equipment will are being retained. The play area provided shall comply with the latest guidance provided in Play England's "Design for Play: A guide to creating successful play spaces" published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families. Whilst the finished play area will be primarily used by the 2 - 12 year age range, and should therefore be designed primarily for this age group, older children and teenagers also use the site, particularly in the evening. The play space must exhibit features compliant with the Equalities Act 2010 and be as accessible and inclusive as is reasonably practicable for users of all abilities. Tenderers must provide responses as set out within the Invitation to Tender document and the Statement of Requirements (Appendix B). Tenders must be submitted for the whole of the works as detailed in the Statement of Requirements (Appendix B). The Council will reject any tender received which does not comply with this Condition. Contact Information - please direct any questions or queries as below: For specification queries and site visits - Stephanie Edmans, Community Liaison Officer on 01449 612060 or email: stephaniee@stowmarket.org For tender process and contract queries - Val Rush, Corporate Support Officer on 01449 776395 or email: valerier@stowmarket.org (please note that Val is on leave 24 to 28 July 2017) Additional information: Please register your intention to submit a tender to valerier@stowmarket.org. Please include all contact details to enable the Council to notify Tenderers of any alterations or additions to the specification. Tenders to be received, by email only to valerier@stowmarket.org, no later than 12 noon on 17 August 2017 and with subject heading: 'Tender - Recreation Ground Play Area (Ref: STC/CP21)' Failure to supply any of the information requested in the Invitation to Tender document will result in the Tender being rejected. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037b7f1b-3258-4f8d-8474-126e8f472e57 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 20 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £51,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | STOWMARKET | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP14 1EZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk | | Local authority | Mid Suffolk | | Electoral ward | St Peter's | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment ## Release History - 19 Jul 2017 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037b7f1b-3258-4f8d-8474-126e8f472e57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037b7f1b-3258-4f8d-8474-126e8f472e57 19th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca9e1e56-a262-481b-bd5a-bb5316150d13 Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f2e83a0-be0d-4a4a-b65a-a86793b03576 Appendix A - Map of Play Area - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e6b26fd-b8df-426e-bedd-4d1972349758 Appendix B - Statement of Requirement ## Notice URLs - http://www.stowmarket.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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